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The threat of a new strain of influenza - swine flu - has been well publicized in the media. Pulaski Technical College is dedicated to a pro-active approach toward the mitigation of any potential threat. College administration will keep a close eye on the situation.

In this case, there is cause for the public to be alert and to stay informed. While no cases have been confirmed in the state of Arkansas as of Thursday, Arkansans should be prepared for the possibility.

"The events of the last week are indeed sobering, but it's important to remember that there are things we can do," Arkansas Health Department Director Dr. Paul K. Halverson said in a statement. Public health professionals are monitoring the swine flu outbreak closely. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday raised its pandemic alert to 5, its second-highest level, warning of possible widespread human infection. Federal, state and regional agencies and health officials are monitoring the swine flu threat.